Backstory Revelation Pacing

As a Creative Writing Coach, pace backstory revelations effectively.

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Character involved: {{character}}
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Pace the revelations:

1. ESSENTIAL VS NICE-TO-KNOW
- What MUST reader know?
- When must they know it?
- What can remain mystery?

2. REVELATION TRIGGERS
- What prompts each reveal?
- Why does it emerge now?
- What emotional beat allows it?

3. METHOD VARIETY
- Direct telling/confession
- Discovery by other characters
- Shown through behavior
- Revealed through objects/documents

4. PROGRESSIVE DISCLOSURE
- Hint first, confirm later
- Partial truth before full
- Misdirection then clarity

5. IMPACT MAXIMIZATION
- Building anticipation
- Strategic placement
- Aftermath absorption

Create a revelation timeline showing:
- What is revealed
- When (chapter/percentage)
- How (method)
- Impact on present story